i'm traveling this summer what are some good spots to travel to see?

someone

This is going to be my first time out of the country ever. I am traveling to Germany, Netherlands,Switzerland, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, italy,Belgium, and Austria. I know I am extremely lucky to be going on this trip with my family. We have been saving money for many years to take this trip to Europe. We are mainly staying in Germany with family, but plan on visiting all these countries, but are having a hard time finding sights to see!
Thank you for your answers!

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Germany- Bavaria. See the 3 castles (http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-526B-9E2103B-39F275D4-prod2 http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-2E68-1530A71A-39F3A455-prod5 http://www.epinions.com/trvl-review-410D-5AFA0B5-39FB9631-prod1 ).. I was also profoundly moved visiting Dachau - a German Camp for Jews, Gypsies etc.. in WW2 --just outside Munich... very powerful but if you are going to Poland I have heard Auchwitz is much better... you might never have another chance to experience such a major part of modern history.

Netherlands- certainly you don't want to miss Amsterdam

Switzerland - I never found this a very interesting area to be honest... Lake Geneva is pretty but Switzerland is very expensive and I think there are more interesting places to see.

France - So much to see here... Certainly don't miss Paris. The castles in the Loire Valley (must see Chambord - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mireille/69515514/in/set-1497510/) I love the Dordogne ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/mireille/sets/315520/) region -- beautiful and they have alot of prehistoric caves there -- one that is really amazing is the Font-de-Gaume... until the day I die I will never forget this area. Provence is also amazing... Aix en Provence is a lovely little town... much of France is best seen driving and exploring the countryside.

Czech Republic- Prague... don't forget to visit the castles! and take time to explore the beautiful and unique architecture as well as the variety of churches... And the Charles Bridge is so photogenic - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mireille/9167190/in/set-227003/


Belgium - Bruges... so romantic

Austria - Vienna... there is a summer palace which has a fantastic collection of Klimt paintings... in such a great setting... certainly a highlight of my stay there.

If you can swing it, certainly go for a car rental. It will really allow you to get off the beaten path and see what the country is really like... don't be afraid to get lost... that's just part of the adventure! Plus Europe is pretty easy to navigate -- just look for signs to the next town/village -- this is especially true in France.

I really like the Fodor's books but Let's Go are another good series but the Fodor's books focus on road trips alot.

My best advice is not to try to do too much... far too often I see people try to do a "greatest hits of Europe" tour and really spend so much time jumping from one city to the next that they miss some really great parts. I have been lucky, having a parent who is French so I have visited Europe several times... I always try to pick a region and try to study up on the important parts of art, history, cathedrals etc.. in the area and build my trip that way. For instance I love Cezanne so in Aix I tried to see as much of the real landscapes I had seen in his work.. it was really interesting... but you and your family need to figure out what moves you and then launch from there... have a great time!!!

Planning trip through Western Europe?

Kebert Xel

My friends & I are all UK residents and are hoping to go on a road trip to Berlin in Germany next Summer when we shall all be 18. We may also be passing through France, the Netherlands, Belgium and possibly Denmark.

I would like to know about car hire schemes & restrictions there are in these countries, if visas are needed, the estimated cost of about a month on the road etc.

Obviously I don't expect the answers to everything I've asked, but any advice & stories from experience would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

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By saying you are UK residents, do you mean you are not UK citizens?
If so, you will need to do your own research on visa or you will have to tell us the nationality and residence status of each of you, as those make for whether and which visa.
You can find out a lot on a site like this:
http://www.klm.com/travel/ch_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm
If I misunderstand and you are all UK citizens, you will not need anything but a valid passport and enough money.

As UK residents you might be able to buy and insure a car in the UK, otherwise, traveling by car will be very expensive, specially if you want to travel one way only.
Car hire for 18 year old people is rare, many companies will not rent out to you, others will charge extra for the insurance, as the normal insurance will not cover young drivers.
Beyond that you will find very few restrictions. Mostly you will need an insurance covering the countries you want to travel and some things like a complete safety pack with things like high viz vests.

Most young people travel around by train or bus, just because renting is almost impossible and buying and paying for insurance and petrol very expensive.

If you will have been in Europe for 6 months by the time you want to start your travels, you can use InterRail, otherwise Eurail.
This page has good info on both, with a way to calculate whether a pass is better for you, or individual tickets, it also gives lots of information on traveling by train in general and how to get to places from the UK:
http://www.seat61.com/
For bus information you can search for Eurolines, that is the best known company.
You will find that only with 9 to a cheap van or 5 to a small car you can beat the prices of traveling by public transport when you buy your tickets at the best time.

Cost estimates is difficult, as you do not give any hint about the kind of accomodation, number of people to the car and class of car and so on.
At this time, young people traveling alone or in small groups, using hostels, doing their own cooking from supermarket food, spending little on transport and sightseeing and non on drinking, can get by with 50 pound per day each. Add your bar bill to that, and if you still want to travel by car, petrol money, and you can work it out for yourself.
Petrol and beer are about as expensive as they are in the UK, but when traveling you will need a lot more of both, specially when traveling in a group of all the same age.
Camping might work out a little cheaper, but you will need a car to make that work, so in the long run, it might work out dearer than using bus and hostels or even train and hostels.

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Can I sleep in a car in the national parks, like Bryce Canyon or Zion?

Louise H

I'm going to the US this summer and is driving from salt lake city to Bryce and Zion and Grand canyon and Yosemite. I'm wondering if it is legal to sleep in my rental car in the national parks? I'm willing to pay for parking on a camp ground if that will the safest thing to do.
Thank you.

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Tough question especially with those Parks
which tend to be really popular in summer .
All But Yosemite have really limited campgrounds in the Park and because Yosemite is so close to the Bay Area even it's available CG's can fill up early. So make sure that you check with NPS for how early you need to secure a cs in Yosemite

If you're using established campgrounds and are willing to pay the price then I guess you could do what you are suggesting
I was going to suggest that you do what the overnight hikers do and park your car at the trail-heads parking lots.I've done that a lot when I got into a Park late .I'd stop by the Back-country office ,get my back-country hiking permit ,grab dinner and then drive out to the trail-head ,get some sleep in my car and hit the trail first thing in the morning
The only problem with doing that is that your back-country permit application has your license plate number on it and if you're parked at a trail head for more than a couple of days the w/o a back-country permit on file The NPS rangers may ticket or tow you

This is a little known secret But we have something called National Forests which usually abut National Parks and the rules of camping in them are completely different than those of National Parks are .You can often camp NFs for free and your time limits in the camping areas of National Forests is a lot longer than it is in In National Parks

Since your flying in and out of SLC
Let me suggest another routing than the one that you suggested
Pop this into whatever mapping service you're using > and yes I have personally driven it
>>>
SLC >South Lake Tahoe CA>Lee Vining CA>Yosemite Village CA >Oakhurst CA>Pinehurst CA>Visalia CA[via Kings Canyon /Sequoia NP] Barstow CA>Willams AZ>GCN>Lees Ferry AZ >Colorado City AZ>Hurricane UT >Mount Carmel Junction UT >Tropic UT> Escalante UT >Torrey UT>Hanksville UT >Moab UT >Price UT >SLC

Since you are visiting all of those national parks
you will need an $80.00 National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
And of course info on the Parks in question
http://www.nps.gov/yose
http://www.nps.gov/seki
http://www.nps.gov/deva ==>> While DV is one of the most stunning places in America ,it's also hotter than Hell in the summer.The only way that i would do it is if I had a full moon over DV >
If you do seki and find yourself in Bakersfield about 5:00PM then it's
Bakersfield CA> Weldon CA >Olancha CA >Furnace Creek CA drive right down the valley floor on 118 then >Shoshone CA and if Las Vegas is too much of a culture shock after all that nature then go Baker CA> Laughlin NV [mini shock ] Kingman AZ>GCN
http://www.nps.gov/grca
http://www.nps.gov/zion
http://www.nps.gov/brca
http://www.nps.gov/care
http://www.nps.gov/arch
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As far as camping out goes $ 300.00 in basic gear should do it
Campmor is a good and even if you don't buy anthing from them their catolog is a good source of info to see what's out there in a lot of different price ranges
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Home_
Enjoy America

Questions about the coast guard?

amanda w

My husband is a certified firefighter and a certified basic emt will this help him be paid more have any benefits to him in the coast gaurd? He is pretty serious on joining and I have some questions. We are married and have a two yr son will we get to live where he is stationed? How long will it take him to get stationed? Will I need to have a job? & where are the most common station areas? How long from when he signs up will we have a apartment or housing? Thanks for y'all answers!!!

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The answers you have already received are pretty good.

With firefighter and EMT training will not get him any more pay. Salaries in the military are the same across the board for rank & time in service. It is nice to have, it won't get him a whole lot extra anything.

You won't go to Cape May while he is in boot camp but that is only 8 weeks. However, during week 5 he will get his orders to his first duty station. 99.99% of the time you will go with him. There are very few truly isolated duty stations any longer in the CG. So yes you will go to his permanent station and in week 5 of boot camp he will find out where that will be.

He will get 5 days of leave upon boot camp graduation. Then he will also be allowed travel time. Once you arrive at your new station, you check in and if you need to find a place to live, the CG will give him an additional 10 days for house hunting. That is plenty of time to be able to find a place. I have done it in 2 days, when I have had to.

As far as most popular, there really isn't an answer to that. The CG has people in all 50 states. There are even a few stations outside of the US and in the territories. You can google "US Coast Guard district map" and you can look at where the different units are by area and by state.

If you would like a good forum... WWW.USCG.ORG it is a CG only forum, lots of Coasties, spouses, significant others, moms, dads... all there ready, willing and able to answer your questions. The amount of expertise is very high. Any question you have, we have someone that can give you an answer. The CG is an excellent way of life. It would be a terrific choice to support a family.

Now that brings to me your question about working or not. I was a stay at home mom & wife when I was married to my Coastie. Did we have incredible vacations and drive Ferrari's?? No. But we had nice places to live, the lights always stayed on, we had 2 cars, we always had food on the table. I was able to do my housewives bowling league, my hubby had his pool night with his buddies, we would be able to go out to eat if we wanted. So it is completely possible to be a stay at home so long as you have a sensible budget and know when to say "We can't afford this."

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How to choose a family base camping tent?

Ivy

I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

Looking for a camping tent for my family (2 adults + 2year old child)?

ch.kwon

What tent would you recommend for a camping for my family with 2 adults and a 2-year-old child.

I would like to have a little bit of privacy even without fly, so that we can change clothes in the tent. I saw Eureka Sunrise has zippers for windows, but I hesitate to buy it because it doesn't have a full fly. I am afraid it makes us wet in heavy rain.

Any recommendation?

We are not serious campers, just want to have fun in campgrounds.

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I bought last years model of the Ozark trail family tent. I've taken my family camping twice with it so far and it has worked out great. The inside seperates into 3 seperate private rooms big enough for queen size air beds in each section. I love it. We got rained on once and it worked out fine. Just be sure to put a large tarp under neath it to keep in the heat and you will be just fine.

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camping in texas?

brad w

my friends and i were going to go to texas for spring break, we were wondering if anyone knew of a place to camp that had a native indian theme to it. Like in the movies were there are mountains and streams. If any one knows of any were worth going please let me know

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Like backpacking? campgrounds? we need more info here. Does it have to be in the Dallas area, or texas in general? If you want mountains you have to head west. Guadalupe mountains national park or big bend national park are both swell and have both options of campgrounds or backpacking. Guadalupe has the highest point in texas. There is Big Thicket national park which is much closer to Dallas, but its a strecth to say there are mountains. but its very pretty. Enchanted rock state park is a swell place and has a native american flavor too, I am not sure what the story is with camping there however.

camping places near dallas texas and fort worth area?

snake

im new to this dfw area and im looking for a place to go camping near here maybe a lake or a park or something if anyone can help me that would be cool.

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Welcome to Texas! I love camping here. Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/

I am from Lufkin...which is about halfway to Houston from you. I have personally been to Lake Livingston State Park, and Ratcliff Lake (which is a forestry park...neither state nor national). To the west, there is Colorado Bend...and Enchanted Rock...these are in hill country toward Austin. All of these camps are beautiful. Sorry I don't have more experience in your immediate area but these parks are within a few hours of DFW.

There is all kinds of camping everywhere. Take a drive near a body of water and you are bound to see signs. You can also sometimes find cabin rentals listed with hotels...and where you find cabins, sometimes you find more primitive camping.

You will also find recommendations by asking around at the local camping stores....I think there are REI, BassPro Shop, Cabella's, and Academy stores in DFW, or even the hunting section at Walmart. Just chat up the locals where the outdoorsmen hang out.

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Where is a GREAT place to camp?

SailBeyond

I live in Utah and me and my friends want to plan a camping trip. There is probably going to be 8-10 of us going. We are willing to travel out of state but not to far.

Like: Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado. Those are the states we are looking at. We would like somewhere there is a lake, trees and possibly great hiking spots! We are looking for somewhere cheap, so dry camping looks to be the best way to go. If there is a campground with hookups and toilets, one of my friends would be very happy.

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try Yellowstone

Are there any good campgrounds at yellowstone park and how much?

Michael P

Thinking of taking a trip to Yellowstone park and camping there , not with an rv just with a tent. are there alot of good places there? and how much do they charge you to set up camp?

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Campsites cost between $12 and $17 per night.
Here's the complete list and reservation info:
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/camping-in-yellowstone.htm
Yellowstone NP is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I don't think you'll be disappointed no matter which campground you choose.

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Where is a good place to camp in Southern Texas?

Peaches

My friends and I need to find a good place to camp in tents this next weekend. We go to Texas Tech and would like to stay in Texas. We don't mind traveling but we need a cheap place that is preferably warmer and a place were we can drink. Any good suggestions?

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Living in south Texas all my life I can help you. There is a little town in the hill country that you can camp by the river,rent a cabin,or pitch a tent beside the river.Bandara,Texas is what you are looking for.Its like stepping back in time to the old west.

Camp counseling places?

Okay, I am twelve, but will be thirteen in summer, and during the summer I want to counsel at a little kids camp somewhere in Texas. Does anyone know of anygood places or websites?

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Try Summercamps.com website. You can browse camps by state or by the type of camp they are. There is also a section to search for summer camp jobs. I was a counselor when I was 14 or 15 and really enjoyed it.

I hope this helps you!!

Good Luck & Have Fun!!

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Your recommended place for camping in UK?

woolies

hello all
I want to go for camping for a week, so any awesome places in your mind.
Thanks

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Depends what your interests are...
Anywhere in.....
Scotland
Wales
Derbyshire...Peak District
Cornwall
Devon
Dorset
Yorkshire (North or West)
Lake District
Northern Ireland has some great scenery too

Best place for a Camping Holiday in UK?

Kate

I live in London and im planning to go to go for a 3-4 days holiday somewhere in May. I want to go to a caravan park or something like that where me and my family can just relax and have fun. I want to to be in the forest or something like that. Maybe you have any ideas where i can go. (it should include some interesting/beautiful places to walk around) Please give me so websites or links. p.s and i dont want to spend more than 500 pounds on that. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If you have your own tents there is a camp site at Postern Hill in the really beautiful Savernake Forest, near Marlborough, Wiltshire www.campingintheforest.co.uk/england/postern-hill-campsite

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Is Bristol England a nice place to live?

Katy

I want your guys' opinions on this. I wanna live there when I'm older. Except, I'm only 15 and I was born and still am in Canada. I REALLLYYY love England! One day, I'm going to visit there. I love how proper they are! I love their clothes, I love everything, I am so jealous. Props to you British people. <333

But, I have already decided where I want to live; Bristol. Why? Well, my favourite show ever, Skins, was filmed there. But it actually looks like a nice peaceful place to live. What do you guys think?

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i know bristol really well, and its actually a really cool place. its a god combination of city and town- its small enough to be able to know people, not feel lost and have a good community vibe about it, and big enough to have a decent arts, music etc scene.
plus there are two huge unis there so its filled with cool bars, shops, clubs, gigs and whatnot, and it has a nice young feel about it. drinking is legal at 18 here, so if you came over as a student, youd be able to go where ever.
they show very little of it in skins, which is kind of sad, cos its pretty and very scenic in parts. its got streets of ordinary houses painted different bright colours, which look ace~ you pass some on the train as you go in- its like a really colourful welcome : ) http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6414786781_3302ac461c.jpg and cute back alley ways which twist about- i love the steps in the old town- http://images.travelpod.com/tw_slides/ta00/9b2/7bc/christmas-steps-bristol.jpg http://brisray.com/bristol/pcbukxmasssteps01.jpg

bristol is a cool city, but it also feels really nice and friendly.
its bang in the middle of southern england- you can reach the coast and go to cute seaside towns for a day out at the sea, and its about an hour form london by train. its surrounded by lovely hilly countryside (like the naomily cycling/camping/lake ep). its got a cool mix of new, old, and ancient buildings- there are sweet cobbled streets, and i really like all the tiny little weird shops; i bought a handful of buttons off a second world war army coat for £1 in a shop, and sewed them onto my (otherwise smart) winter coat last year : ) its quite a boho place, and feels more relaxed than london. nearby is bath, which is another really amazing city- jane austin set books there, and its got amazing regency (1800 -1830 ish) architecture, as well as incredible roman baths- 2000 years old! bristol has a thriving music and arts scene- the famous artist banksy comes from there and is a good reflection of the city- cool, witty, irreverant- http://www.banksy.co.uk/menu.html

skins 2nd gen is one of my ALL TIME fave tv series ever. ever. the traingle is a really nice place ot hand out- its in the middle of the city, and is filled with people just chilling out in the sun in the summer- its in loads of skns eps, and i think its in the first ep of the 3rd series (outside the burger van, where cook is drinking his breakfast, ha ha). glouster rd is the street freddie sweeps down on his skateboard in that ep, and has cool little shops on it. id say that for someone moving to the uk, its actually an ideal place to go- its got a really english vibe about it.

being a student is essentially the only way you can come here. a holiday visa can be up to 6 months, but you wont be able to work. a working visa is pretty impossible to get- they are for people who are really highly qualified, in certain professions like medicine etc. and sorry- being comonwealth doesnt get you any easy access in here :(
if youve got a parent who was born in the uk or EU, or a grandparent who was born in SOME countries in the EU, though not the uk, you could get a visa, though they might have stopped that by the time you leave school.

so- the best thing to do is work your fingers to the bone through school, be really good, & get your parents to pay fees for university (college) over here. the fees are high for international students, but youd be able to work up to 20 hours a week in terms, and full time over the holdidays (vacation). PLUS its only 3 years.
bristol university is one of the best in the uk- its in the russell group, which is lik the ivy league in america. if you thin that might be a stretch, there is also the university of the west of england, UWE, which is also very good, but less competative. http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/tuitionfees/internationalstudentfees/2012-2013internationalfees.aspx uk unis are open to international students, PLUS youd have europe on your doorstep so can scoot across to paris for a weekend- £50 return : )

btw- seriously??? youve seen skins and you think we're proper???? how can you tihnk that? skins is filled with the most bad a$$, drunkern, stoned behaviour, and swearing, ha ha! we are NOT proper!!

if you liked skins, you might like this- its from the same channel, about a house share of uni students. similar kind of comedy-drama. its set in manchester (big industrail city) but you dont realy get to see it much~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsDnApqgREw fresh meat. you can buy it on dvd if you cant find it online.

so. plan is.... til you come over, work hard through school, & in the meantime- listen to my fave radio stations~ 6music- alternative music on the bbc, so no adverts- http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music and radio 4- which has books, comedy, plays, poetry, history etc-http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/

both are very 'english' but fascinating and filled w cool stuff ; )

have fun!

what are some facts about the southeast region (USA)?

monzterer_

i really need to know it.
pleae give it to me
FAST!

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Well we really wear shoes. We do eat crawdads and red eyed gravy. Football is in our blood. We may talk slower but are just as smart as anyone else. We have great parks and camping places. Bristol is the site of a huge nascar race. We have many places we can drive to the beach. And of course we can always go to Gatlinburg and go to Dollywood.

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What type of things wil I need to bring on a camping trip?

Lindsey

I've never been camping before. What should I bring?

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It all depends on what kind of campground you're going to and what kind of camping you plan to do..
If you're tent camping, then you'll want to bring a tent of course. My husband and I bought a 3 person Coleman a few years ago that has worked very well for us. Pretty much every tent we saw camping this weekend was a Coleman too, so, I'd assume they're decent. Our coleman came with a little mallet and the tent pins and the directions are sewn right into the bag.
If the campground has showers and bathrooms then you won't need to bring toilet paper, but, I always bring one roll anyways just in case. You'll also want to probably bring a towel and your basic toiletries.. Don't forget a flashlight! Or it will be one dark walk to the bathroom at 3 am..
As far as sleeping goes, there's so many different options, make sure to be prepared for it to be cold, but, also have another option if it's warm. I bring a sheet and a heavy sleeping bag. We have cots, but, you could use an air mattress or even just a foam pad like the kind sold in a camping section at Walmart.. Remember though, the dew will rise through the bottom of the tent, so don't just use a regular blanket underneath you or you'll be damp by morning. You'll probably just want something cheap to make sure you even like camping before buying something nicer like a padded cot. It'd be a good idea to bring a cheap pillow if the one you use at home is a nice one you don't want ruined.
Most of the time they sell wood at the campground, but, a lot of the time people alongside the road near the campground have it for sale, so no need to bring wood. If there's a grocery store nearby, I wouldn't bother bringing food either, just buy it once you get there. I would bring a cooler though, it's probably best to get a larger one and share it with friends or family that you're going with..
You'll obviously also need bug spray, and pack clothing for hot and cold weather and rain..
Other then that, a lot is personal preference.. I can't survive without my coffee, so I have one of those little blue enamel coffee pots sold in the camping section. They're about $10 and work pretty decent. I also have an enamel cup that cost about $3. You can put it right over the fire to boil water for hot cocoa mix. I also have extending forks for cooking hot dogs and marshmallows and a Lodge cast iron skillet for cooking up eggs and bacon in the morning.. Most of the time campgrounds have fire rings with a grid over them that you can set a pan on, otherwise you may have to pick one of those up or just skip on the cast iron pan..
That's really about all I can think of..

is bennett acre campground a nice place to camp?

Kelly S

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Bennett Acres is a full service, privatly owned campground, located just 1.5 miles from the Post Gazette Pavillion. We offer several different services that will appeal to your every need. Bennett Acres is the place to go to have family fun or hang out with your friends before, or after, a concert.




People looking to camp out in tents do not need to make reservations. You also have the option of having water and electric hook ups to your tent. If you are looking to use our pavilion, cabins, or the RV hookups you will need to call ahead and make reservations. We also offer the following:

Full hook RV hookups (water, electric, and sewage)
Tables for rent
Fire wood and ice for sale
Cabins equipped with electric
Pavilions
Prime fishing holes
Well maintained showers and bathrooms
Minutes from the Post Gazette Pavillion!
Bennett Acres is a safe place to spend time with your family. There are security guards on duty during big concert times, and the grounds are also equipped with cameras to help them keep an eye on the look out. And, dont forget that there is no need to worry about a crowd because we offer acres upon acres of campground. During large concerts portajohns will be brought in.

Please call 724-947-5120 to get detailed information on reasonable rates.

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Where are the best places to camp out in Wales near a beach (UK)?

Q. There's always a group of at least four of us, we usually go to shell island :D
Just fancy a change of scenery, as long as there's a beach near by, toilets, shower block, we're happy,
Oh and where can we take the car on the beach? And camp on tha beach? :)
x

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you can take the car on the beach at Pensarn, near Abergele, but you can't camp on the beach there, although there is a campsite nearby at Manorafon which is in the grounds of Gwrych Castle

there's a campsite right next to the beach at Ullapool, just round the headland from the ferry terminal ... and Butterflowers at Haverigg is right next to the beach too

I want to go camping?

Stephennia

I want to go camping this week for a day or two i live in manchester Im under 18 and ok with Wild camping its me and my friend Any ieas on where to go ??

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Strictly speaking, wild camping in England and Wales is illegal. However, if you are sensible about it, you can get away with it. By sensible I mean:
- just yourself and maybe one or two others
- pitch well away from settlements, roads and paths
- pitch at dusk and leave at dawn
- don't have a fire
- keep noise to a minimum
- leave the area you camp as you found it
- take all litter home

Near Manchester, the best spots would be the Peak District, the Lake District, Snowdonia, the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennine moorland in between the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Because of a lot of damage caused by fires started by wild campers, the rangers of the Peak District often patrol popular spots and move folk on. In the Lake District, the guidelines are that you camp above 600metres; however, some spots get very busy so choose carefully. Snowdonia can also be every busy. The Yorkshire dales are not as remote and quiet as the other spots, so you may struggle to find a place away from settlements and people. Finally, the Pennine moors seem to be the best choice; they're probably the nearest, remotest, and quietest. As long as you stay away from the Penninne Way you may not see another soul.

Hope this helps - happy camping!

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First time camping experience...?

Mr.Chipotl

Ok, so me and a few friends want to go camping to celebrate our first year of college completed and I'm in charge of arranging everything. Personally, I've never been camping but wanted to since I was a kid. Ideally, I'd like to find a nice camping area in New Jersey that isn't "family-oriented," in other words, secluded but environmentally beautiful. Somewhere where we can build a small camp fire for barbecuing, preferably near a lake where we can swim and/or fish. Are there any sites like this in New Jersey? (Out of state sites are fine too; We're willing to make the trip) Where and what do I have to do to arrange this? Do I have to call and reserve a spot? Also, how much money do we need in order to make this trip as comfortable as possible? (We have 4 people going, including myself). If we go, it'll probably be for a weekend or so (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please, help me make this trip memorable! College sucks...

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I live and frequently camp in NJ, and it's sad to say that there are few opportunities for this type of camping in our state.

If you are looking for secluded, scenic and near water, your best bet will be the primitive campsites in Wharton State Forest in the Pinelands (Atsion, NJ). Bodine Field, Hawkins Bridge, Batona, Mullica River and Goshen Pond have hand pumps for water and pit toilets. Buttonwood Hill and Lower Forge sites have no water. Mullica River and Lower Forge can only be accessed by hiking, canoeing or horseback; motor vehicles are not permitted. All other areas are accessible by motor vehicles. Most campsites are on or a few yards from a river, creek or pond. Some of these sites require traveling a distance over unimproved sand roads, where loose sand and water holes as deep as 12" may require a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, but most can be safely accessed by an AWD SUV, CUV or Pick-Up truck.

Note that it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol in NJ parks and forests. My experience is that if you are otherwise behaving in a mature and responsible manner and being discreet, most rangers will not bother you, though there are no guarantees. But if you are noisy, have a bonfire large enough to land aircraft by, or have cans/bottles of beer or alcohol in plain view, expect to get a ticket ($75). It is also illegal to swim in any water not supervised by a lifeguard, but "wading" is permitted and, to be frank, I've never seen this enforced except when attempting to swim in an unprotected area visible from a protected one.

Reservations are accepted in-person at the ranger station or via mail using the application form listed below. Cost is $2 per person per night for primitive campgrounds. Aside from the camping fees, you'll need gear, firewood, stove fuel and food/drinks. How much this all costs you depends on how extravagant your needs. You can get by on $5 worth of food and fuel a day eating Ramen Noodles, Hot Dogs and Beans, or over $35 dining on Roast Beef Subs, King Crab Legs and Filet Mignon.

There are many other state forests and parks with camping on or nearby water; check the list on the Camping Reservations page listed below. Note that these are family-oriented campgrounds, usually with full bathrooms including hot showers, one or more playgrounds, and are frequented by families in camping trailers. But some do offer reasonable amounts of privacy and great views of rivers, lakes and mountains. Some noteworthy areas are Stokes State Forest, Highpoint State Park, Worthington State Forest (right on the Delaware River). Camping in these locations is a bit more expensive at $20/night per site, max 6 people and 2 tents. Unfortunately, Byrne (aka Lebanon) and Allaire are not on or near any water features.

Round Valley Reservoir has a unique camping area that has full facilities but is not accessible by car. You need to backpack (3 to 6 miles, depending on the site) or access the camp by water (small boat, canoe or kayak). While still a "family" campsite, there won't be any RV's and few if any small children.

Finally, if you are up for a hike, you can section-hike the Appalachian Trail and camp overnight (one night per location) for free. You would need to be completely self-sufficient including water and toilet facilities, pack out all your trash and solid waste, and move to a new location each day. In return you get to test your endurance and self-reliance while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains, valleys and Delaware River.

Expanding out from NJ there are many great places in PA and upstate NY for remote camping. Perhaps someone local to those areas can suggest some spots that are legally open to the general public.

(P.S., Possibly hard to believe now, but you'll look back at college as one of the best times of your life.)
(P.P.S., No state parks/forests have hookups, electrical or otherwise. The State University of NJ is Rutgers, centered in New Brunswick NJ, not Madison, WI. The State College of NJ is in Ewing, NJ, formerly Trenton State College. Drew University is located in Madison, NJ and is a state institution, but has never been referred to as "the state university." All total there are 12 state colleges and universities and 19 accredited community colleges in NJ.)

Why Do I Hate Camping But My Parents And Sister Love It?

Catsrcool1

When I was 11 or 12 my parents decided to make it a tradition to go camping every single year for an entire week along with friends. Obviously I was forced to go every year. As someone who hates socializing and socializes very minimally I hated it very much. I hate fishing, going for walks, bugs, talking to others, outhouses and so much more about it I hate. It was like pretending to be poor for an entire week. Camping sucks.

As soon as I turned 18 I stopped going. I am 23 now and have not gone since. But recently my parents got a trailer up at the lake and really want me to stay for a weekend. I really don't want to. I'd visit. But that's all I would do is visit. I can't imagine sleeping in a really small trailer. That's worse than sleeping in a cabin.

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You do not like camping because the type of camping in which your family participates is not affiliated with the types of activities that you enjoy. You do not like camping because you cannot find reasons that justify sleeping in primitive conditions. You do not like camping because you have never enjoyed the solitude of backpacking deep into a remote wilderness area where no other person is camping within several miles. You do not like camping because you have not enjoyed seeing scenery, wildlife, and challenges unique to your life. You do not like camping because you have never had nothing, so you think that sleeping in a warm sleeping bag under the shelter of a tent rainfly is like being poor. You have never been poor, so you do not know how rich you are living when you are camping.

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Names for a camp-like place?

Madi

It is a camp with people a lot like the people on the animated show Avatar. It is very similar to Camp Half-Blood. I would prefer it to be Latin and translates into something meaningful but it doesn't have to.

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Camp Hope- Spem Castra

In Latin :)

good camping place?

mthfilm

im looking for somewhere to go camping , like in da movie without a paddel, bt not to many states away from n.y., i want no camp grounds, just the out doors, no parks

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I would stay close to home. It will take a lot of trips to explore, the Adirondacks. It is beautiful and there are plenty of remote places. If you get into canoeing or kayaking it is even better.

http://www.adirondacks.com/camping.html

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Is yogi bear camping site good?

Lavender,

were a middle age couple with grown kids out of nest lol
& were thinking of camping.
i heard yogi bear site is good,
has anyone of you been there?
they have one in millbrook ill & indianna & all over,
please share your experiences, as i havent camped since 1986 & need info...
thanks..

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Should I go to camp?

Breanna M

The third week in August the youth from my church go to this Christian Camp. This is the first year I've been involved with a church, so this would be the first year I go. But the fee is $75...I could do a lot with $75. I really want to go, but I don't at the same time. My mom is on her only vacation that week, and I sorta want to stay home with her after all summer of not really seeing her. Ugh....I dont know what to do!!! $75 is a lot of money. . . . . and school is coming up...WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!

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Camp, will be one the absolute FUN-EST [not really a word] place that you will EVER go as a kid. You will look back on it with fond memories. There is SOOOOO much to do there, while so much learning to be had.

I have gone to camp as a kid. MY kids have gone to camp since they were knee- high to a grasshopper. A WICKED good time! I have been a camp counselor as an adult, for 3 years. And every kid there has a wonderful time. That is the job of the camp; "Camp is for the camper". Don't miss it!

Oh, & the $75? WELL worth the $ and overall, it sounds like that is the fee for 1 week, yes? WoW! That's ALL???? Only $75? Snatch that experience up in a HEARTBEAT! That is REAL inexpensive!

And, since Mom is on HER vaca that week, ya knooooowww, . . . . . even Mom's need a "break" to recharge. Give her that needed break & re-connect w/ her at another time.

Have FUN at camp! & be well!

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Anyone knows any WILD camping site near london?

Maribel

Me and my mates are eager to camp but we dont want go too far in london for safety reasons, any nearby wild camping site will do aslong as we are allowed to drink alcohol and be loud at night. please provide a link if possible =]

THANKS in advance

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Hi, it's me again...
That's how I do it. Camp wild nearly every time. Very rare I stay on a site. Done it on five continents.
Trouble round London is finding somewhere far enough away from civilisation so you can camp out and be noisy without any noise going where you don't want it to go.
There's also light...it goes a long way at night......even a tiny torch will show up two miles away on a dark night.
You won't find links to wild camping sites because there aren't any wild camping sites that are run as such. Wild camping is camping out in the wilds so it isn't on a site. Organised sites mostly don't allow alcohol in tents, only in the campsite bar, and they won't put up with noise at night so that's no good.
In the wilds, you find somewhere, sneak in, set up the tent, cook, drink, have fun, sleep (sometimes), take the tent down and go home or off to another handy bit of woodland or a lonely field with a high hedge.
No site fees, no bookings, and if you're careful, no worries.
There are loads of places in the Chiltern Hills you can hide well enough, or on the North Downs, or out in Essex, thousands of possible places.
It means being OK with map reading...reading the land from a map to look for a place.
Google Earth is useful. Zoom around the countryside looking for likely locations.

On almost every bit of beach and in woodland in UK fires are illegal.
Far out places and proper smoke control maybe you'll get away with it but the fines can be very heavy. A couple of big portables stoves or disposable BBQs would be a better idea but the atmosphere isn't the same sat around a stove with a couple of guitars.
I've camped in nearly every county in UK on beaches, the Purbeck Hills, South Downs, Dartmoor, Exmoor, all sorts, scrimmed up in a small green tent and with fires that are very well controlled.
I was an outdoor instructor in the Army so I can do 'stealth' fires and stay hidden reasonably OK, but every fire sends a signal of sorts either on the wind or by eye. Keeping the signal low is the idea.
That's not the idea with a big fire to sit around with guitars and singing songs.
The woodlands give you loads of firemaking materials but care is needed anywhere you go in UK if you want a fire so my normal advice is...don't bother.
Here's the gaff about fires...for the Peak District but applies all over UK....woodland and moorland anywhere.
The guy on top carries a washing machine tub eh? Hell of a backpack he's got.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090918025837AAt7Yz6
There are hundreds of places reachable by public transport.
Have fun, take care, and be brave.
Fortune favours the brave, but not the just plain daft,haha.
Have a think about any place you get to, how to look 'non-camping' if necessary, and how to get out again.

Here are some answers about it for other people....local woods, guy in a car looking for a stopping place overnight, north country one but the tips are the same for everywhere, even in Germany or China.
Intro...applies round London too
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Apee_dDbCs8QsrHBZIDVuXpJBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090401125151AASteKR . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090920140734AArKzQQ . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiGAK5R7Z5fGdz2rws4BvcghBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100622092118AAetFTL&show=7#profile-info-jbpWAyMoaa . . . .
With a car...and hiding it.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtYG20ncRiK2X0FoyQXLK1QhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100701081903AA9M74r&show=7#profile-info-9ed4972108fd0e1194ba07281ccdaed3aa . . .

camping site for 16 year olds in essex?

bex123x

me and a few friends want to go camping for a couple of nights, but we can't find a camp site that will take 16 year olds they all say you have to be 18, does anyone know anywhere that will let us? thankyouu :)

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You have discvovered the reality of being 16 and trying to get a booking in a camp site.
No camp sites in Britain will take bookings for people under 18. If a group of over 18's applies even then it's at the disgression of the site manager whether he accepts a booking or not.
Sorry...that's .just how it is. At 16 you've got child protection stuff and all sorts that the camp managers will be responsible for and they get enough problems from everything else on the sites already.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100712075500AA8rYfs . . . . . .
After the bad news there is a ray of hope if you want to go that way......read right on, but not all the places have facilities for camping so the areas you can get to are quite limited.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100630153704AAIu2kT . . . . . .

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WaterPROOF tent for camping on ocean beach?

Bonghuffer

Does coleman or any more respected tent makers offer an already waterproofed tent to withstand multi-hour downpours?

I'm sure that Coleman is like the Huffy/Murray of camping gear, so any camping pros out there please let me know whom for to be looking.
Already got reservations, thanks. Had a great old tent heirloomed, lent it to a friend who lent it to a friend... Now we realize that we need a new one and dropping a half thousand on one that we plan on using twice a year is tough right now. The coleman that she got has a way-too-small fly and seems as waterproof as my tee shirts. She's returning it as soon as it dries out. How are Eureka brand tents? Worth buying, seam-sealing and fly-sealing?

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There is no tent that is completely "waterproof". Coleman is a leader in family camping tent gear and their products are treated and seams factory sealed for weather protection so they have a "weather protection guarantee" but that is vague at best. Any tent for it to have good resistance to the weather must be set up correctly and all seams sealed and the material rated or coated with water resistance material. I find that higher end tents have better designs for weather protection and dome style tents the best overall design. Again Coleman meets that need. Here is an article to help you choose a quality tent,
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-base-camping-tent.html

Now you stated you are interested in beach camping. First if you don't have reservations now forget it all beach camping in the state of california is by reservation only 6 months in advance. Next beaches are naturally humid and tents are always damp inside and out in any weather situation specially at night . To help with that you need a tent with very good ventilation. Again Coleman tents meet that need.

@Eureka is no different than Coleman except for tent designs they use the same comparable materials and methods of construction or weather proofing, it's comparing apples to oranges

How to choose a family camping tent?

Sam

I have never bought this kind of product before. What features should I look for when choosing a family tent?

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How many people will be in
Excellent durability
Fully waterproof
Lightweight plus carry bag
Inner tents are made of breathable polyester and fully sewn in groundsheet
The door can be set up as awning
Good quality with years warranty
Easy to set up

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